Child Care Teacher

Bright Horizons UK

. Create hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeGolden • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $20 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) for children, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines. Capable of effective communication with parents and providing quality care and supervision in early education settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)Level 2 PDISEarly Childhood EducationChild Care ExperienceCompliance with Health and Safety Regulations

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DeliveryChild SupervisionClassroom ManagementEmergency ResponsePhysical Activity Participation

Soft Skills

Communication with ParentsMental AlertnessEnergy Level Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CDABackground Check Compliance

Industry Keywords

Early EducationPreschoolChild Care CenterHealth and Safety TrainingImmunization Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create hands-on activities that meet the needs and interests of children
Maintain open communication with parents and share children’s daily milestones
Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
Provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery, and services in an early education/preschool child care center
Work in compliance with Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures, guidance, applicable laws, and regulations
Ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons’ care and the employee

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED required
Must pass required state and company background checks
Must meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for children required
Must be Level 2 PDIS
College-level coursework in early childhood education, CDA, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in early education or related field preferred
1 year of professional experience teaching in child care, daycare, or preschool settings preferred
Must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training requirements
Ability to frequently lift, carry, or hold children weighing 10 to 40 pounds and occasionally more than 40 pounds
Full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and participate in activities
Ability to respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
Mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy level to perform essential job requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
401(k) retirement plan
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family